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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 157.20 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 16,56,341
- Active cases stand at 4.43%
- Recovery Rate currently at 94.27%
- 1,51,740 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,52,37,461
- 2,58,089 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- 8,209 Total Omicron cases detected so far; an increase of 6.02% since yesterday
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 70.37 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 13,13,444 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA plans to finance Renewable Energy projects in foreign currency
IREDA is planning to establish an office in Gujarat's GIFT City to finance Renewable Energy projects in foreign currency. The office at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, will be classified as an overseas office, allowing the IREDA to avoid foreign exchange hedging cost.
Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director , Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency  informed this while he was speaking in a panel discussion on "Scaling up Clean Energy Investment in Emerging Economies" under the aegis of G20 events at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 23rd February 2023.
He stressed the significance of the Green Taxonomy to raise the approximately Rs. 25 lakh crores fund for green energy projects by 2030. He urged that Insurance and Superannuation funds can be mandated to invest 2% of their assets under management in Green Bonds to finance green energy projects.
Speaking of the IREDA's phenomenal growth over the past three years, Shri Das remarked that we have concentrated on providing handholding approach to our stakeholders with every possible support in compliance with best Corporate Governance Standards. As a result of IREDA's proactive approach of proper review and monitoring, the company has been able to lower its Net NPAs from 7.18% to 2.03% during the past three years.
Further, IREDA is the trend-setter to introduce unique financial products as per Market requirements. He emphasized that IREDA has been working to ensure highest standards of Corporate Governance by implementing the 3Cs principles of Conviction, Commitment, and Clarity.
CMD, IREDA also highlighted that all the major multilateral and bilateral agencies such as World Bank, KfW, JICA and ADB, etc. preferred to channel their funds through IREDA for RE projects, demonstrating that IREDA is the top choice for RE funding. He requested these agencies to review their appraisal process in order to speed up financial support by reducing processing time and other bottlenecks. He concluded by saying that IREDA would continue to play a motherly role in the RE sector through financing.
Shri Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary, MNRE and Mr, Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency  and other senior officials from ADB, NTPC, SECI and CEEW also participated in the panel discussion.
President's Secretariat
President of India graces the inauguration of 18th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides in Rajasthan
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the inauguration of 18th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides at Pali, Rajasthan today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that Bharat Scouts and Guides is the largest voluntary, non-political, uniformed youth organization and educational movement in the country. It works for the character-building of boys and girls without any distinction of creed, race or gender. With a membership of over 63 lakh Scouts and Guides, Bharat Scouts and Guides is one of the largest Scouts and Guides organizations in the world. She said that members of this organization are working with a spirit of dedication and service which promotes welfare of humanity. She urged everyone to imbibe this spirit of humanity and love in their lives.
The President said that before starting their journey, Scouts and Guides make a promise to keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake and morally right not for personal gains but for the collective well-being of the society. These characteristics of higher consciousness when followed make the world a better place.
Citing the example of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bill Gates who were Scouts, the President advised Scouts and Guides to adopt the universal values and ethos which will guide you in future. She said that the lessons they learn as Scouts and Guides would enrich their lives in countless ways.
The President said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bharat Scouts and Guides have shown exemplary courage in serving the society. Speaking about the ill effects of climate change, she said that the impact of rising temperature, sea levels and weather uncertainties is quite clear. Before it is too late, we have to take immediate corrective measures. She said that Scouts and Guides can play an important role in making people by adopting renewable energy, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting sustainable development practices. She said that as Scouts and Guides, it is their duty to educate people about the importance of protecting biodiversity, maintaining environmental balance and promoting responsible tourism practices.
The President said that today India is considered a young country in the world. Youth are the builders of the future of the nation. She said that the world is changing very fast and they have to be future- ready. They should set higher goals to meet the future challenges that the country and society would be facing. She urged the Scouts and Guides to move forward with complete faith in themselves and success will follow.
Please Click here to see the President's Speech in Hindi
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to participate in the celebrations of the signing of Historic Bodo Agreement
To visit Kokrajhar, Assam on the 7th of February 2020
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall be visiting Kokrajhar in Assam to participate in the celebrations of the signing of the Bodo Agreement, on the 7th of February 2020.
More than 4,00,000 people from the BTAD districts and all over Assam are expected to attend the programme. A Cultural programme of ethnic groups of Assam is being organised by the State Government, to showcase the diversity of the state.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall address the gathering to hail the historic Bodo Agreement signed in January this year, by including the leading stakeholders under one framework.
The agreement was signed in New Delhi on the 27th of January 2020.
In a tweet from his personal handle Prime Minister termed the day as “a very special day for India” and that the accord, “will lead to a transformative results for Bodo People, ushering in a new dawn of peace, harmony & togetherness”.
The agreement is in accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision of “SabkaSaathSabkaVikas” and commitment towards a holistic development of the North-East, ending a five decade old Bodo crisis.
Prime Minister, in his tweet said, “Bodo Agreement stands out for many reasons. Those who were previously associated with armed resistance groups will now be entering the mainstream and contributing to our nation’s progress.”
Accordingly, over 1615 cadres of different factions of the NDFB have surrendered their arms and joined the mainstream within two days of the signing of the agreement.
“The Accord with Bodo groups will further protect and popularise the unique culture of the Bodo people. They will get access to a wide range of development oriented initiatives. We are committed to doing everything possible to help the Bodo people realise their aspirations”, the Prime Minister said in his tweet.
A special package of Rs 1500 Crore is earmarked for the development of the region.
The recent signing of the Bru-Reang Agreement signed by the Government of India and Governments of Mizoram, Tripura, to provide relief and succour to over 35,000 Bru-Reang Refugees and the surrendering of over 85 Cadres of the NLFT in Tripura stand testimony to the continued commitment and vision of the Prime Minister for the overall development and peace of the North-East.
In his interaction with the Nation through the “Mann Ki Baat” programme on the Republic Day, the Prime Minister gave a clarion call to all those on the path of violence to return to the mainstream and lay down arms.
“On the solemn occasion of Republic day, I would appeal to anyone in any part of the country, who's still seeking solutions to problems through violence and weapons, to return to the mainstream. They should have faith in their own capabilities and the capabilities of this country to resolve issues peacefully”, he said.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
KANYA SHIKSHA PRAVESH UTSAV
A special campaign namely Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav was launched on 7th March, 2022 to re-enroll out of school adolescent girls  in the age group of 11-14 years. The main components of the scheme are Social mobilization & Awareness and Incentivization of AWWs for Counselling and Referrals.
As per the data available under the erstwhile Scheme for Adolescent Girls , State/UT Wise details of Out of School Girls is at Annexure-I.The campaign is coordinated efforts taken by Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Education to ensure enrolment of Adolescent girls in schools.
Under this campaign District Administrations organize Social Mobilisation campaign for raising awareness at grassroots level to sensitize communities, families to re-enroll adolescent girls to formal Schooling. Rs. 2 lakh per district has been earmarked for social Mobilisation campaign at district level.
Under Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav campaign, AWWs are incentivised for counselling and referring OoS-AG in catchment areas of AWCs. An Incentive of Rs. 1000/- is provided to AWWs where the number of OoSGs are more than 4 in number and Rs. 500/- where the number of OoSGs are less than or equal to 4 in number.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Implementation of paperless process for grant of Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum
Applications for IEM/IL under I Act, 1951 are currently accepted through the IEM portal at https://services.dipp.gov.in. Through this portal, applications for acknowledgement of IEM – Part A  and IEM – Part B  are filed online by entrepreneurs of prescribed industrial undertakings.TheAcknowledgement Certificate of the IEM is issued physically on paper and scanned copy is uploaded on the portal. Applications for any Amendments to the IEMs are, however,filed manually and Acknowledgment Certificates are issued physically on paper with scanned copy uploaded on the portal. The Acknowledgment Certificates are thereafter emailed to the applicants.
With a view to enhance transparency and ease of doing business, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal trade  has enhanced the IEM portal. The enhanced portal offers online filing of applications for IEM – Part A, Part B and also for Amendments.All applications shall be processed in paperless mode and Acknowledgment Certificates with QR Code shall be issued electronically. The applicants shall also be notified vide email and SMS instantaneously upon approval. Concerned state government shall also be notified by email simultaneously.
Henceforth, no application for IEM – Part A, IEM – Part B and Amendment to IEM already issued shall be filed physically. No physical certificates shall be issued. The electronic certificates issued may be verified online with the assigned QR code.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 85.42 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 4.57 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs with over 83.80 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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85,42,35,155
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PIPELINE
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83,80,140
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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4,57,98,120
More than 85.42 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further,more than 83.80 Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than4.57Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
208.31 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
6,10,863 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,11,252
Active cases stand at 0.25%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.56%
15,040 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,36,38,844
8,813 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
88.06 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,12,129 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Jal Shakti
100 Jal Jeevan Mission 'Special Guests' from 25 States to Witness the 77th Independence Day Ceremony at the Historic Red Fort
The Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, New Delhi this year will witness the presence of around 1,800 ‘Special Invitees’ from across the country, representing various walks of life. The ‘Special Invitees’ will witness the iconic hoisting of the National Flag by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and also listen to his address to the Nation from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort.
Among these 1800 'Special Guests' is a Jal Jeevan Mission delegation of 100 'Special Guests' from 25 States across the nation who will be participating in the 77th Independence Day Ceremony. The select group includes individuals who have displayed outstanding dedication and commitment towards implementation of the ‘life changing’ mission and have been invited by the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
Ahead of the Independence Day Celebrations, the ‘Special Guests’ got an opportunity to visit the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, India Gate and the National War Memorial today. The visit to Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi provided insights into the life and contributions of visionary leaders who have shaped the nation's destiny.
They also visited Kartavya Path and India Gate where they raised the tricolor in patriotic fervor. At the National War Memorial, they paid homage to the valiant soldiers who have safeguarded the Nation’s sovereignty.
Tomorrow, after participating in the Independence Day Ceremony at the iconic Red Fort, where the tricolor will be unfurled by the Prime Minister, amidst the spirited echoes of the national anthem, the ‘special guests’ will call on the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at Deen Dayal Antayodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Listen to what some of the ‘Special Guests’ had to say about how their lives have improved due to the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission.
Bhavna Sharma form Almora, Uttarakhand
Rama Maloo from Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Wheat Based Nutrition Programme
Under the Wheat Based Nutrition Programme , foodgrains, viz., wheat, rice and other coarse grains are allocated at subsidized rates under NFSA to the States/UTs through the Department of Food & Public Distribution , for preparation of supplementary food under Anganwadi Services. Demand under the scheme projected by States based on the number of beneficiaries, number of feeding days and the recipe for nutrition is taken up by this Ministry for processing and approval of proposals from States/UTs for allocation of food grains in coordination with the D/o F&PD. Further, As envisaged in Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Address on 75th Independence Day, Fortified Rice in lieu of standard rice has been allocated to all States/UTs from the 2nd quarter of FY 2021-22 under WBNP to help in fighting malnutrition and anaemia in women and children arising due to deficiency of micronutrients like Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B-12.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Nitin Gadkari distributes khadi’s tool kits among leather artisans
It was dream come true for leather artisans hailing from Delhi and neighbouring areas, when the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  Shri Nitin Gadkari called them as Charm-Chikitsak  and distributed advanced Leather Tool Kits among nearly 150 Leather Artisans at a function held under the aegis of Khadi and Village Industries Commission  today in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion held under 150th Birth Anniversary Celebration Year of Mahatma Gandhi, the minister said that leather industry is one of the pioneer village industries and leather craft had immense potential of job creation, especially in the rural areas. He said that KVIC has manifested the idea of ‘Antyodaya’ and ‘Swablamban’ . The idea behind it is to support the leather artisans with a micro financial assistance so that they may start producing the leather products according to need of the market. They will now be known as ‘Charm Chikitsak , he said and informed that the KVIC had so far established 419 units within last 3 years under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme .
Shri Gadkari said that social and economic equality in society will not come from speeches only but with real action. Distribution of Tool Kit to leather artisans in such an action. It is real dedication to Mahatma Gandhi’s spirit. We are working regularly for economically and socially backward sectors. Now Kulhads will be used for tea at 400 Railway Station which will give employment to Kumhars. He also appealed the leather artisans to improve the quality of their produce and assured that government will give all financial assistance to them in this connection.
Appreciating KVIC’s efforts in uplifting the marginalized community, Shri Gadkari added that in the coming days, leather art and craft industry will be one of the significant village industry under KVIC and the lost glory in this sector will be returned back again MSME has extended an additional support of Rs 25 crores for overall development of leather art and craft industry.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, in his welcome address, said that believing in Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of self-reliance and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mantra of inclusive growth, KVIC is committed to ensure the development of last man left in the society. With these programmes, we can bring changes in the lives of marginalized people. It will not only increase the income of charm-chikitsak in manifold, but will also give them social security and acceptance he said and informed that in the current financial year, KVIC would distribute another 70,000 Leather Tool Kits among the trained leather-doctors.
New Delhi MP Meenakshi Lekhi and former Rajya Sabha MP K.C. Tyagi also addressed the function.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Urad Dal price reports a sharp drop of 4.99% in All India Wholesale Price
Centre’s initiatives lead to a decline in prices of pulses
Centre allows import of Tur, Urad and Moong under ‘Free category’ w.e.f May 15, 2021, to ensure smooth and seamless imports
The Government has taken several proactive and pre-emptive measures to augment domestic availability and stabilize prices of essential food commodities. It is because of these measures that the price of Tur/Arhar Dal reported a sharp decline.
As per the official statistics of the Department of Consumer Affairs , the Average Wholesale Price of Urad Dal as reported on 25.02.2022 is Rs. 9410.58 per quintal, which was Rs. 9904.39 per quintal on 25.02.2021, a drop of 4.99%.
Similarly, the Average Wholesale Price of Urad Dal as reported on 24.02.2022 is Rs. 9444.06 per quintal, which was Rs. 9896.95 per quintal on 24.02.2021, a drop of 4.58%.
In May 2021 advisories were issued to States/UTs to monitor prices of essential food commodities and to ensure disclosure of pulses stocks held by millers, importers and traders under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Imposition of stock limit on all pulses except Moong was notified on 02.07.2021. Thereafter, an amended order was issued on 19.07.2021 imposing stock limits on four pulses, namely, Tur, Urad, Masur, Chana for a period up to 31.10.2021.
To improve availability and to stabilize the prices of pulses, the Government has allowed the import of Tur, Urad, and Moong under the ‘Free category’ w.e.f May 15, 2021, till October 31, 2021, in order to ensure smooth and seamless imports. The Free regime in respect of import of Tur and Urad was thereafter extended till March 31, 2022. This policy measure has been supported with facilitation measures and close monitoring of its implementation by the concerned Departments/organization. The import policy measures have resulted in a substantial increase in import of Tur, Urad, and Moong as compared to the corresponding period for the past two years.
Ministry of Defence
India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Webinar and Expo held today
A webinar and Expo between India and Maldives were held today. The Theme of webinar was ‘Joint Indo Maldives High Level Defence Engagement’. It was organised under the aegis of Department of Defence Production , Ministry of Defence  through Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry .
This webinar is the part of Aero India 21 series of webinars which is being organised to boost defence cooperation and engagements with friendly foreign countries.
Both sides spoke about close, cordial and multi-dimensional relationship between the countries. Additional Secretary  Shri Sanjay Jaju mentioned that India has a pre‐eminent position in the Maldives and, in accordance with the “Neighbourhood First” policy of the government, the country remains a committed development partner for a stable, prosperous and peaceful Maldives.
Shri Jaju further said that Indian ecosystem is fast progressing in realising the dream of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ through the government’s flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative. Self-reliant India or the Atmanirbhar Bharat program is not inward-looking but it is to create an ecosystem where India is integrated with the global ecosystem. It is about producing cost effective quality products not just to meet the domestic requirements but also cater to the requirement of the world, especially the friendly nations, including the Maldives.
During the webinar, the MNDF made a detailed presentation on their requirements and 11 Indian Defence Companies Bharat Electronics Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd , Mahindra Defence System Ltd, MKU Limited, SMPP, Ordnance Factory Board, Bharat Earth Movers Limited, Zen Technologies Ltd, Larsen & Toubro and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd highlighted their capabilities, product offerings and solutions.
Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force  Major General Abdulla Shamaal, High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Shri Sunjay Sudhir and other senior MoD officials from both sides participated in the webinar. The webinar was also attended by more than 375 participants and 41 virtual exhibition stalls have been set up in the Expo.